Converting from 4wd to 2wd - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matchstick · 10-12-2011, 05:32 PM

Can I do this by simply changing out the front cross member? I believe the frame on a 4wd is arched more or something.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-12-2011, 05:34 PM

whole front suspension has to be changed out basicly but yes it can be done

matchstick · 10-12-2011, 05:41 PM

Is the frame not different?

J Knight · 10-12-2011, 05:45 PM

It would litterally be easier to swap your frame to a 2wd frame.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-12-2011, 05:49 PM

1/2 ton frame is is a 1/2 ton frame only diff i beleive if its been loaded with 2wd or 4wd running gear from factory same with 3/4 ton frames to

matchstick · 10-12-2011, 05:50 PM

I am looking at buying the crew cab project off 72supercheyenne. The frame he has is a 4wd. I have a 2wd parts truck that I can take everything off of. I believe these frames are different and do not know if it's possible to use the 2wd cross member and a arms in place of the 4wd stuff.

J Knight · 10-12-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchstick

I am looking at buying the crew cab project off 72supercheyenne. The frame he has is a 4wd. I have a 2wd parts truck that I can take everything off of. I believe these frames are different and do not know if it's possible to use the 2wd cross member and a arms in place of the 4wd stuff.

Thats the crew thats already disassembled and shortened correct?

matchstick · 10-12-2011, 05:59 PM

Yes, that is correct. I don't suppose it matters. I have a welder and if it's different I dan cut the frame off and put the 2wd section in it.

J Knight · 10-12-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchstick

Yes, that is correct. I don't suppose it matters. I have a welder and if it's different I dan cut the frame off and put the 2wd section in it.

Thats a little different, I thought your OP was about a complete truck. Should be relatively easy then, but youll need more than just the front cross member.

10-12-2011, 05:32 PM	#1
matchstick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 156	Converting from 4wd to 2wd Can I do this by simply changing out the front cross member? I believe the frame on a 4wd is arched more or something.

10-12-2011, 05:34 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Converting from 4wd to 2wd whole front suspension has to be changed out basicly but yes it can be done __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

10-12-2011, 05:41 PM	#3
matchstick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 156	Re: Converting from 4wd to 2wd Is the frame not different?

10-12-2011, 05:45 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Converting from 4wd to 2wd It would litterally be easier to swap your frame to a 2wd frame. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-12-2011, 05:49 PM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Converting from 4wd to 2wd 1/2 ton frame is is a 1/2 ton frame only diff i beleive if its been loaded with 2wd or 4wd running gear from factory same with 3/4 ton frames to __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

10-12-2011, 05:50 PM	#6
matchstick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 156	Re: Converting from 4wd to 2wd I am looking at buying the crew cab project off 72supercheyenne. The frame he has is a 4wd. I have a 2wd parts truck that I can take everything off of. I believe these frames are different and do not know if it's possible to use the 2wd cross member and a arms in place of the 4wd stuff.

10-12-2011, 05:59 PM	#8
matchstick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 156	Re: Converting from 4wd to 2wd Yes, that is correct. I don't suppose it matters. I have a welder and if it's different I dan cut the frame off and put the 2wd section in it.



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